Comments on: Oliva Connecticut Reserve

By: Anthony F.

Anthony F. — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:59:32 +0000

I smoked a robusto last night, paired with a glass of Argentinian malbec and later a Bass Ale. During this time I had the following epiphany: In my life I have smoked far too many bad cigars. Considering the fair price of the Oliva Connecticut Reserve there is no reason to smoke bad cigars other than to satisfy one’s curiosity.

That being said, I cannot remember the last time I smoked a cigar with a better draw and burn. The burn line was mostly razor sharp. The taste was complex, at times reminding me of the hoppy, slightly soapy taste present in an India pale ale. I really had to admire the combination of the near perfect CT wrapper with the classy and understated Oliva band. I hate overly ornate bands. It makes me think the manufacturer is trying to compensate for shortcomings in the blend and construction.

My final observation has to do with the strength of this cigar. It is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. The CT wrapper lulled me into a false sense of security. By the time I was down to the nub, I felt a distinct nicotine buzz. This is the first cigar I’ve smoke in a while that had me considering a box purchase.

By: - Riverside Cigar Lounge

- Riverside Cigar Lounge — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:03:11 +0000

[...] probably prefer to start off with a milder cigar, and we have a great selection of those. The Oliva Connecticut Reserve, La Caridad del Cobre Natural, and the PDR Classico are all great choices for the beginning smoker. [...]

By: Frank

Frank — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:16:45 +0000

This is à nice if not great smoke. I prefer these with Pampero Anniversario Rum or, don’t laugh, chocolate milk. With Scotch it’s no good…

By: Walt

Walt — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:25:50 +0000

Just finished one and then went online to find where I can get some more. This was a very nice smoke well worthy of a “box of 20″ purchase. Well written review – thanks.

By: Oliva Connecticut Reserve Robusto « Keepers of the Flame

Oliva Connecticut Reserve Robusto « Keepers of the Flame — Thu, 27 May 2010 03:25:12 +0000

[...] digs the Robusto for the Stogie [...]

By: Real Connecticut

Real Connecticut — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:11:50 +0000

Forget about Oliva–no matter what they call it they grow their tobacco in Ecuador. Get real Connecticut and real Sumatra wrappers and see the difference.

By: Charles Burns

Charles Burns — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:07:21 +0000

As one who worked 15+ years in the cigar tobacco industry in Connecticut itself, both on the farms and in the processing warehouses, I get really angry when these cigar makers trade on the Connecticut name and reputation while selling inferior tobacco grown in Ecuador for a fraction of the price of the real thing, not to mention that Ecuador-grown “Connecticut [stolen] seed” does not deliver the distinctive taste of real Connecticut USA grown tobacco, and has to look and feel of a brown paper bag to boot. Wise up, young cigar smokers, and don’t let these Central American sharpies sell you inferior products. Don’t let them bastardize the name Connecticut like they have the name of Cuba.